Central Waterfront Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Central Waterfront
Stay near popular Central Waterfront attractions
Things to do
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Muir Redwoods Tour from San Francisco
San Francisco: 2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off 20-Stop Deluxe Bus Tour
Top hotels in Central Waterfront
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Finding the hotel was perfect, the check in process was very fast, the hallway smells horrible though, very safe at night time, if you decide to go out, you would have to scan your room keys for the doors to open which I thought that’s pretty safe, the room outlets were not working at all and the ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Fairmont San Francisco
"Great service, clean room, comfortable bed. Windows in room old and dirty on the outside."
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"Rooms are very nice and clean. Need a microwave though. Common areas need an update"
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Central Waterfront
Fisherman's Wharf
Travellers love Fisherman's Wharf for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Jones St and Beach St Stop or Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.
Union Square
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Union Square. Check out top attractions like Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators and Union Square, and jump on the metro at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop or Powell St & Post St Stop to see more of the city.
Downtown San Francisco
Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Francisco. Top attractions like Oracle Park and San Francisco Bay are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to San Francisco Bay – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Nob Hill
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from SF Masonic Auditorium to Cable Car Museum – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.
